In the new episode of New Books Network, we’re discussing my new book ‘The urban life of workers in post-Soviet Russia’ together with sociologist Dr. Anna Zhelnina. Enjoy listening to our conversation!
Another day writing my “academic comic” on political borders, revisiting “Fenced In” in long form & extending the timeframe. Anyone have tips for not ending the day with a very stiff neck & shoulder? I’m loving the drawing process but I realize that the need to pace myself physically & the looming end-of-sabbatical-deadline aren’t the best mix…
Great 1st practical session today at the Uni degli Studi di Cagliari, having a go at drawing movement, organizing space on the page & thinking about framing & focus. Hurray for the students!
Back home & I have now posted the students’s work to the blog. Their brief was to create & submit a 1-page comic narrating 1 person & 1 place. Emphasis placed on “having a go” rather than stressing about artistic skills! My task was then to group, connect & contrast the pieces & publish online. (Shared with permission, about 1/3 more produced)